Why Synthetic Indices Are Booming in 2026
While forex sleeps on weekends, synthetic indices keep trading. Generated by an audited random number generator rather than a real economy, they run 24/7, never gap, and respond to technical analysis with unusual cleanliness. That combination is pulling in traders across Africa, Asia and the Middle East fast.
What they are
Synthetic indices simulate markets with fixed statistical behaviour: constant-volatility indices (the famous Volatility 75 and V100), spike-driven Boom & Crash, the beginner-friendly Step Index, and more. Our full synthetic indices hub breaks down each one.
Because nothing real drives them, they cannot be moved by a news release or gapped over a weekend — which is exactly why they appeal to traders who want markets open outside London and New York hours.
How to approach them
They are high-volatility, leveraged products — start on calmer instruments like the Step Index or V10 and master risk management before touching V75 or Boom & Crash. Our how to trade synthetic indices guide walks through it step by step.
On an instrument you may trade frequently, cost adds up — which is where cashback helps. Every lot earns up to $10 back through RebateIX, on the same account and execution.
FAQ
What are synthetic indices?⌄
Simulated markets generated by an audited random number generator, with fixed volatility behaviour. They trade 24/7, aren't tied to any real asset, and aren't affected by news — examples include Volatility 75, Boom & Crash and the Step Index.
Can I earn cashback trading synthetic indices?⌄
Yes. Opening a synthetic-index account through RebateIX earns up to $10 per lot in cashback on your volume, with no change to your spreads or execution.
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